Where Pets Are Family
Where Pets Are Family
If you have a bird, you likely don’t want them flying all over the place. Do fight this, you can perform a wing clipping and eliminate some of their flight feathers. Birds shed their feathers regularly. They grow back consistently over time. This is true for pet parrots, cockatiels, or any breed of bird you …
Sometimes we want a non-traditional pet. While there are many bird breeds, small parrots in particular are great for beginner bird owners. There are more species of parrots than you may expect. Parakeets, cockatiels, and macaws are a few examples. But what makes small parrots unique pets? There are many contributing factors. Unique Features of …
When you have limited space and often find yourself alone, pet birds just might be a great fit for you. Birds can be great companions for senior citizens, children, or pet-less households, and they can provide friendship and amusement for many years. There are many reasons why birds make such great pets. Among these reasons …
Many people first consider getting a pet parrot after seeing one in a pet store. Others may see one at an event such as a Renaissance festival. It suddenly seemed like a wonderful idea to own one of these interesting creatures. Before buying or adopting a parrot, look into all aspects of raising a parrot …
Teaching your bird to behave can be one of the most frustrating parts of owning a bird. Birds can act out in a variety of ways. They may nip, scream incessantly, throw food, and so on. Your bird’s behavior is not because she is a “bad egg,” but probably due to loneliness, over-stimulation, or health …
For many of us, spring time can be an exciting chance to see nature spring to life. The flowers you’ve planted begin to bloom. You see find baby birds and many animals frolicking about. We are all reminded that new life is constantly being created. However, sometimes this life gets off to a shaky start, …
If you’ve ever owned a pet, you know how pricey they can be. Birds are no exception. Being the holiday season, you may be looking for the perfect gifts for parrot owners you may know. There are many possible surprises for them, but maybe you aren’t sure what to get. Did your friend purchase their …
Before going any further, I would like you to know that I am a proud owner (parent) of a 17 year old male blue headed pionus parrot. His name is Pete. I adopted my new friend Pete when he was just five months old. He came from exceptional and highly trained breeders. Through the years, …
The thought of adopting a pet never occurred to me. Dog adoption, parrot adoption, or any pets captured my interest. I guess I fell into the pet store trap. I never thought about how necessary it was to adopt pets. Every day a shocking amount of pets are sent to shelters, or put up for …
There is a wide selection of bird foods that you can purchase from your local pet store. However, many novice bird owners often ask themselves, “can birds eat human food?” Learning what birds can eat is a very important aspect of bird care. This greatly affects their overall health and well-being. Learn about what types …